Global has added Big Love and the new Knight Rider to its midseason schedule, and has also secured The Doctors — a new daytime spinoff of Dr. Phil — from CBS for its fall schedule.

HBO’s controversial show Big Love stars Bill Paxton (Apollo 13) as the polygamous father of seven with three homes and three wives. The 12-episode series will premiere on Thursday in the 10 p.m. timeslot, previously held by Shark. (All times Eastern.) The two-hour Knight Rider movie — which, if successful, is expected to lead to a new series — follows on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.

It stars Justin Bruening (All My Children) and Deanna Russo (The Young and the Restless). David Hasselhoff, the lead of the original four-season run in the ’80s, makes a special guest appearance. KITT, the hero’s talking car, is voiced by Will Arnett (Arrested Development).

The Doctors, hosted by Dr. Travis Stork, puts a ‘dream team’ of five medical pros to work taking questions and breaking down myths on medical issues like painkillers, weight loss, addiction, sex and vaccines. Doctors on the show will also make appearances on Dr. Phil throughout the 2007/08 season — an interesting twist for Canadian viewers, considering that his show airs here on CTV.

Global is also gearing up for returning reality fare this month: Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites on Thursday, Feb. 7 and Big Brother on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Also on the schedule, Sunday, Feb. 10 marks the 50th annual Grammy Awards at 8 p.m. The show will include performances by Beyoncé, Foo Fighters, Carrie Underwood and Aretha Franklin. Entertainment Tonight Canada will do the red carpet special at 7 p.m.

‘We have an amazing range of programming, from returning fan favorites to critically acclaimed drama series and highly anticipated specials — it’s the one-stop destination for television entertainment,’ says content EVP Barbara Williams.

From Media in Canada